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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,816.31, 26,727.57 and 7,955.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,816.31, 26,727.57 and 7,955.37 is: 11,934.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,816.31 : 26,727.57 = 7,955.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,816.31/26,727.57 = 7,955.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,816.31x = 26,727.57 × 7,955.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,816.31x = 212,627,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,627,708.55/17,816.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934.44

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